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Netgear 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch

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Amazon has Netgear 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) for $17.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Newegg has Netgear 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) for $17.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Up to 16 Gb/s Total Switching Bandwidth
  • 8 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
  • Energy-Efficient Ethernet
  • Auto-MDI/MDIX Support
  • 802.1p QoS
  • Fanless Design
  • Plug and Play

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Amazon has Netgear 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) for $17.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Newegg has Netgear 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) for $17.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Up to 16 Gb/s Total Switching Bandwidth
  • 8 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
  • Energy-Efficient Ethernet
  • Auto-MDI/MDIX Support
  • 802.1p QoS
  • Fanless Design
  • Plug and Play

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Model: NETEGEAR 8-PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET UNMANAGED SWITCH GS308

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burticus
Thumbs up for the hardwired crowd!!! Wireless is fine for phones and tablets and such but when you need to throw real data across a network (ie - backup) wired is the only way to fly.

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Frank_Nitty
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I'm curious to know how the "Netgear Unmanaged Switch" in the OP compares to this switch here which I just bought.
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SteelRing
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my understanding is I prefer the unmanaged one because I just want to plug cables and not deal with setup anything. i am not sophisticated enough to deal with managed switch.
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank cjcain

Quote from SteelRing :
my understanding is I prefer the unmanaged one because I just want to plug cables and not deal with setup anything. i am not sophisticated enough to deal with managed switch.

You do not "need" to do anything with the managed switch. It will work as a switch. Managed just allows you to do remote management
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burticus
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Thumbs up for the hardwired crowd!!! Wireless is fine for phones and tablets and such but when you need to throw real data across a network (ie - backup) wired is the only way to fly.
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Dealsfinder2019
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Quote from burticus :
Thumbs up for the hardwired crowd!!! Wireless is fine for phones and tablets and such but when you need to throw real data across a network (ie - backup) wired is the only way to fly.
Meaning if you are a gamer or hardcore video streamer 😶 🌫️
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SteelRing
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Quote from cjcain :
You do not "need" to do anything with the managed switch. It will work as a switch. Managed just allows you to do remote management
curious, what kind of management can you might want to do with just a simple network switch like this, what are the use cases?
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psharkauburn
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Quote from Frank_Nitty :
I'm curious to know how the "Netgear Unmanaged Switch" in the OP compares to this switch here which I just bought.
The switch you got is definitely a better switch, and pretty minimal price difference. The most common reason folks go with managed/smart switches is because they want to do vlans or want some extra security features. I personally also like the ability to actually log into the switch and *see things*, whether its connected devices, port status, traffic stats, etc... The managed switch is going to pull an IP address and have a management interface where the unmanaged dumb switch will not. These are both within the same manufacturer product line, so shouldn't be a big difference in physical quality.

My gut is that folks interested in something with 8 ports normally have a reason for needing a switch that big (they aren't just plugging in a single machine) and the extra flexibility the smart switch has comes in handy. I jumped on the $10 tp-link smart switch a few days ago (5 ports) which is another solid option. That netgear for $25 is a solid option for a name brand.
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pgharibi
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Quote from Frank_Nitty :
I'm curious to know how the "Netgear Unmanaged Switch" in the OP compares to this switch here which I just bought.
If you don't know the difference between an unmanaged and managed switch, you don't need a managed switch.
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NeatCable281
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GS108 or GS308 price aside?
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LovelyGoat9932
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I have a bunch of these, and they have been flawless for a very long time. The only complaint I have about this one and most basic switches is that it would be helpful if the lights were on the front while the network and power connections are on the back. With both network jacks and their built-in LEDs on the same side, it makes it difficult to make a clean desktop installation if you're the sort of geek that likes to see by the lights what the connection speeds are and which ones are active.

Just stay away from the Netgear switches that are housed in white plastic. I have had a 100% failure rate on the several I bought back in the day.
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RelaxedScent3593
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Quote from pgharibi :
If you don't know the difference between an unmanaged and managed switch, you don't need a managed switch.
Yeah, that guy is awful for wanting to learn something.
If he wasn't born with this knowledge he shouldn't ask questions.
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pgharibi
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Quote from NeatCable281 :
GS108 or GS308 price aside?
They should be the same except for minor differences. If it's anything like the GS105 vs GS305 it should be the 108. On the 5 port version the only difference between the two is the GS105 has extra link speed LEDs and a lifetime warranty and is meant for businesses. I have the GS105 - just be warned that the extra set of LEDs make it quite bright compared to the dimmer 305 (which I've also tried), so not great for a bedroom. If the extra brightness isn't a deal breaker and it's only a couple bucks difference, get the 105/108.
Last edited by pgharibi June 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM.

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